1. Name
Beth O’Dea
2. How long have you been doing CrossFit (and at TBL)? What class(es) do you normally attend?
I have been doing crossfit for almost 6 years (wow!) and I have been at TBL for almost 3! I usually come to the 8 or 9 am classes earlier in the week and try to hit up the weekend classes whenever I can, sometimes with Kam in tow!
3. What’s your why? Why did you start? Why do you stay?
My why– I’ve always been somewhat athletic and went to the gym. A friend of mine had started crossfit and encouraged me to buy a Groupon to give it a shot! So I did and I never left!! I stay because I love it- it’s that simple! Crossfit has been my “constant” in life- I moved across the state, transferred jobs, got pregnant, had a baby and crossfit was always there. It’s my sanity! It’s always something different and you leave there feeling better than when you walked in and you’re bound to get stronger: mentally and physically!
4. What does a typical day look like for you? In and outside of the gym!
My typical day– is there such a thing? I work nights 2x/ week which allows me to attend crossfit, the other remaining 3 I’m rushing home to see my baby and spend as much time with him before lights out! I try to get to crossfit 3-4x/ week and that is my “me” time!!
5. What do you enjoy most about Silk City Fit? Favorite/least favorite movement?
I love everything about TBL! The community, the coaches, the motivation everyone provides, the workouts!! Everyone is super friendly and always willing to help out!! Ummm my least favorite movement 
Def Double Unders (because I can’t do them) and snatches! Although I have grown to dislike them a little less after our last cycle of doing them weekly! My favorite movement is def the hang clean!
6. After a hard workout, what is your favorite meal?
I guess I don’t have a favorite meal- I’ll eat anything, anytime?!
7. What is one goal you are currently working on?
I need to be better at goal setting! I would like to strengthen my DU and def increase my 1RM with front squats!
8. What is one tip you would give to incoming/new members?
Step out of your comfort zone!! Believe in yourself! You will be amazed at the possibilities/ results!!!
9. What accomplishment are you most proud of (inside and outside of the gym)?
I dont know if there’s just 1 accomplishment I’m proud of in crossfit! I remember shedding tears through FRAN my first time doing it because thrusters were just SO HARD and I was doing banded PU! I’ve come such a long way and can now do C2B! So I guess I’m proud of the strength I’ve gained and as long as I continue to show up, I know I’ll always get better!!!
Outside the gym, I’m most proud of my baby boy! He has changed my life and I never knew a love like that existed!
